AIBE 22: Register by October 27 for November 29 exam

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has set October 27, 2026, as the deadline for online applications for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 22. This national-level examination, crucial for law graduates seeking to practice in Indian courts, is scheduled for November 29, 2026.

The AIBE 22 notification was released on July 18, 2026, with registrations commencing on August 19, 2026. The examination is conducted twice a year, a change from its previous annual schedule for 2026, and is a mandatory certification for obtaining the Certificate of Practice (COP).

AIBE 22 Eligibility and Application Process

To be eligible for the AIBE 22, candidates must hold either a 3-year or 5-year LLB degree from a recognised university and be registered with a state bar council. Final-year law students are also permitted to appear for the examination. However, candidates with a Diploma or Certificate in law, or those not enrolled with a state bar council, are ineligible.

The application process requires candidates to register on the official AIBE portal, allindiabarexamination.com, using their advocate enrollment ID and other relevant details. After filling out the application form with academic qualifications, test city preferences, and personal details, candidates must pay the requisite application fee. The fee for General and OBC category candidates is INR 3,500, while reserved category candidates pay INR 2,500.

Examination Structure and Qualifying Criteria

The AIBE is a pen-and-paper examination with a duration of 3 hours and 30 minutes. It comprises 100 objective-type questions (MCQs), with each question carrying one mark and no negative marking. Candidates are permitted to carry Bare Acts, without notes and comments, into the examination hall. The exam is offered in English and 22 other languages.

To qualify, General and OBC candidates must score 45 out of 100 marks, while SC/ST/PWD/Others (reserved) candidates need to secure 40 marks. Candidates who do not qualify are required to register as fresh candidates for subsequent attempts, as there is no specified maximum limit on the number of attempts.

Key Dates and Post-Exam Procedures

Admit cards for AIBE 22 will be issued on November 14, 2026. Following the examination on November 29, 2026, the results are anticipated to be released between January 7 and 10, 2027. The BCI will then issue Certificates of Practice (COPs) to qualified candidates within one month of the result declaration.

The AIBE was first conducted on March 6, 2011, following directives from the Supreme Court of India to address diminishing standards in professional legal education. The examination is governed by Section 24(3)(d) of the Advocates Act, 1961, and regulated under the BCI Certificate and Place of Practice (Verification) Rules, 2015.

Further reading

• AIBE 22 syllabus released, exam on November 14 or 29; apply by October 27
• AICTE PDF 2024-25: Register by November 15
• XAT 2027 official mock test 3 schedule released: take it on October 31 or November 1
• Odisha NEET UG 2026 Stray Round counselling begins today: register by October 18
• INI CET November 2027 form correction window opens: rectify rejected details by October 19

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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